The Long Form Podcast

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An LF Media Production The Long Form is a weekly podcast hosted by Sanny Ntayombya, featuring in-depth conversations on politics, business, sports, entertainment, arts, and culture, with a special focus on African stories and perspectives. LF Media is a Rwanda-based podcast production company building Africa’s podcast network through world-class storytelling, production, and partnerships.New episodes every week.Business inquiries: commercial@sannyntayombya.comSupport our work on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPodYou can also support the podcast via MTN MoMo code 95462 or directly at +250 795462739 

  1. 13h ago

    Why Are So Many Rwandans Getting Divorced? | Moise Nkundabarashi

    Why are more Rwandan marriages ending in divorce?  In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, Sanny Ntayombya sits down with Moise Nkundabarashi, President of the Rwanda Bar Association and partner at Trust Law Chambers, to understand what is happening inside Rwandan marriages.  Drawing on his experience as a lawyer handling divorce and family disputes, Moise discusses the most common causes of divorce in Rwanda, whether husbands or wives are more likely to initiate proceedings, and whether rising divorce rates are necessarily a bad thing. We explore how couples can divorce without destroying each other emotionally or financially, the impact of divorce on children, and the mistakes people make when marriages become hostile.  He also discuss prenuptial agreements in Rwanda, matrimonial property, financial abuse during divorce, stay-at-home spouses, and what every young Rwandan should understand about marriage, money and property before saying “I do.” Sponsors: ShieldTech Hub- https://www.shieldtechub.com                                            Akagera Medicines- https://www.akageramedicines.com  BasiGo Rwanda- https://www.basi-go.com/rwanda  CanalBox-https://www.canalbox.rw  Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739 Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.com Produced by LF Media

    Why Are So Many Rwandans Getting Divorced? | Moise Nkundabarashi

  2. Sep 14

    Amb. Fred Gateretse-Ngoga | Burundi, DR Congo & Why Africa Cannot Find Peace

    Ambassador Fred Gateretse-Ngoga spent 17 years at the African Union working on some of Africa's most difficult peace and security challenges.  In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, recorded shortly before his departure from the AU Commission, Fred sits down with Sanny Ntayombya for a candid conversation about Burundi, Rwanda, eastern DRC and the future of peace in Africa.  He discusses his controversial public criticism of discrimination against Burundi's Tutsi community, whether ethnic power-sharing created lasting stability, and what Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo misunderstand about each other.  They debate whether wars can sometimes be resolved through military victory, the M23 and FDLR question, growing Afrophobia and xenophobia across Africa, and why conflicts continue to proliferate despite decades of African Union peacebuilding.  Sponsors: ShieldTech Hub- https://www.shieldtechub.com                                            Akagera Medicines- https://www.akageramedicines.com  BasiGo Rwanda- https://www.basi-go.com/rwanda  CanalBox-https://www.canalbox.rw  Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739 Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.com Produced by LF Media

    Amb. Fred Gateretse-Ngoga | Burundi, DR Congo & Why Africa Cannot Find Peace

  3. Sep 7

    Why Some African Countries Become Prosperous — And Others Don’t | Sandeep Khapre

    Why do some countries become prosperous while others remain trapped in poverty? In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, Sanny Ntayombya sits down with Sandeep Khapre, Regional CEO of BDO East Africa, to examine what it will really take for East Africa to become wealthy. Sandeep explains what investors actually look for before putting money into African countries, where governments get economic development wrong, and whether Africa is building genuinely productive economies.  Sponsors: ShieldTech Hub- https://www.shieldtechub.com                                            Akagera Medicines- https://www.akageramedicines.com  BasiGo Rwanda- https://www.basi-go.com/rwanda  CanalBox-https://www.canalbox.rw  Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739 Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.com Produced by LF Media

    Why Some African Countries Become Prosperous — And Others Don’t | Sandeep Khapre

  4. Aug 31

    Is Kigali’s Property Boom a Bubble? The American Investor Betting Millions on Rwanda | Jonathan Shafer

    Why are Kigali house prices rising, why is electricity in Rwanda still expensive, and why would an American investor bet millions on Rwanda?  In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, Sanny Ntayombya sits down with Jonathan Shafer, Managing Director of Fortis Green, to discuss investing in Rwanda and Africa. They explore Kigali’s booming real estate market, whether Rwanda is experiencing a property bubble, housing affordability, mortgages and the future of property prices. Jonathan also explains Rwanda’s electricity costs, renewable energy, private power generation, and whether the country can produce enough affordable energy to compete for AI infrastructure and data centres.  Finally, they discuss foreign investment, the risks of investing in Africa and why Jonathan continues to bet on Rwanda’s future. Sponsors: ShieldTech Hub- https://www.shieldtechub.com                                            Akagera Medicines- https://www.akageramedicines.com  BasiGo Rwanda- https://www.basi-go.com/rwanda  CanalBox-https://www.canalbox.rw  Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739 Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.com Produced by LF Media

    Is Kigali’s Property Boom a Bubble? The American Investor Betting Millions on Rwanda | Jonathan Shafer

  5. Aug 24

    Tuma Basa | From Zaire to Jay-Z, Kanye, Burna Boy & the Top of the Music Industry

    How does a Rwandan child born in Zaire end up working with some of the biggest names in global music?  On this episode of The Long Form Podcast, Sanny Ntayombya sits down with legendary music executive Tumaini Basaninyenzi- better known as 'Tuma Basa' whose extraordinary career has taken him from BET and MTV to REVOLT, Spotify and YouTube, where he most recently served as Director of Black Music & Culture.  Tuma shares his journey from Lubumbashi and a Rwandan family to the heart of the American music industry; what he learned from encounters with figures including Wyclef Jean, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Burna Boy, Sean “Diddy” Combs and Paul Rusesabagina; how artists actually become global superstars; why talent alone isn't enough; and what fame looks like from inside the room.  Sponsors: ShieldTech Hub- https://www.shieldtechub.com                                            Akagera Medicines- https://www.akageramedicines.com  BasiGo Rwanda- https://www.basi-go.com/rwanda  CanalBox-https://www.canalbox.rw Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739 Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.com Produced by LF Media

    Tuma Basa | From Zaire to Jay-Z, Kanye, Burna Boy & the Top of the Music Industry

  6. Aug 17

    Is Your Job Safe From AI? What the AI Revolution Means for Africa | Carl Mabuka

    In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, we sit down with Carl Mabuka, AI strategist, technology leader and Head of Business & AI at Global Kwik Koders, to examine whether AI will destroy jobs or create new opportunities, which African workers and industries are most vulnerable, and what ordinary people can do now to prepare.  This is a conversation about AI in Africa, the future of work, jobs, technology, economic development and whether Africa can turn one of the biggest technological disruptions in history into an opportunity rather than another revolution it watches from the sidelines. Sponsors: ShieldTech Hub- https://www.shieldtechub.com                                            Akagera Medicines- https://www.akageramedicines.com  BasiGo Rwanda- https://www.basi-go.com/rwanda  CanalBox-https://www.canalbox.rw Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739 Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.com Produced by LF Media

    Is Your Job Safe From AI? What the AI Revolution Means for Africa | Carl Mabuka

  7. Aug 10

    Jones Kizihira | The Great Electric Vehicle Gamble: Can Africa Really Abandon Diesel?

    Africa is rapidly embracing electric mobility, but can electric vehicles really transform how Africans move? In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, we sit down with Jones Kizihira, Managing Director of BasiGo Rwanda, for a deep conversation about electric buses, EV adoption, public transport and the future of African cities.  We explore why electric buses can be cheaper than diesel over their lifetime yet remain difficult for transport operators to adopt; whether Africa has the charging infrastructure, financing and technical capacity required for mass electrification.  This conversation asks a bigger question: as Africa's cities grow, should we simply electrify the vehicles we already have—or completely rethink how Africans move, work and live? Sponsors: ShieldTech Hub- https://www.shieldtechub.com                                            Akagera Medicines- https://www.akageramedicines.com  BasiGo Rwanda- https://www.basi-go.com/rwanda  CanalBox-https://www.canalbox.rw Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739 Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.com Produced by LF Media

    Jones Kizihira | The Great Electric Vehicle Gamble: Can Africa Really Abandon Diesel?

  8. Aug 3

    Tara Fela-Durotoye | How to Build a Business That Outlives You

    Why do so many African businesses collapse after their founders leave? In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, I sit down with Tara Fela-Durotoye, founder of House of Tara International and one of Africa's most influential entrepreneurs, to explore why building a successful business is only the beginning.  We discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, scaling companies, founder dependency, wealth creation, Nigerian business culture, women in business, succession planning, and what it takes to build institutions that survive for generations.  Tara also explains why so many founders become the biggest obstacle to their own success, what East African entrepreneurs can learn from Nigeria, and why making yourself replaceable is one of the most important leadership lessons in business.  ShieldTech Hub- https://www.shieldtechub.com                                            Akagera Medicines- https://www.akageramedicines.com  BasiGo Rwanda- https://www.basi-go.com/rwanda  Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739 Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.com Produced by LF Media

    Tara Fela-Durotoye | How to Build a Business That Outlives You
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An LF Media Production The Long Form is a weekly podcast hosted by Sanny Ntayombya, featuring in-depth conversations on politics, business, sports, entertainment, arts, and culture, with a special focus on African stories and perspectives. LF Media is a Rwanda-based podcast production company building Africa’s podcast network through world-class storytelling, production, and partnerships.New episodes every week.Business inquiries: commercial@sannyntayombya.comSupport our work on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPodYou can also support the podcast via MTN MoMo code 95462 or directly at +250 795462739 

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  • Creator
    LF MEDIA
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    167
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 LF Media
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    The Long Form Podcast

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